24 Best Italian Restaurants near Kenwood

“I made this reservation as an anniversary dinner for my parents who were celebrating their 46th married year together. First, I appreciate the staff for reaching out to me in advance of the dinner, in response to a message I had sent them, to coordinate with me so that I could handle payment of the meal without my parents receiving the bill. While I was not actually there at the dinner with them, my parents came home from dinner and were quite enthusiastic about how awesome the food was, how nice the staff were, and how great and unique the overall experience was. They are visiting from out of town and don't live in areas with super great dining options and so they were really blown away by the dinner. They ordered several things... a salad, the mushrooms, bread, the sea bass and rib eye ... and raved about it all. They took the included photos of everything they ate so they could show me when they returned home. :) My parents are currently in town from out of state taking care of me as I recover and receive treatment for a serious medical condition and so it was nice to be able to give them the break and have it turn out to be such an enjoyable experience for them. Their real reason for being in town actually came up at their dinner during conversation with the staff and the staff ended up sending them home with a takeout meal for me on the house. It was really, really sweet gesture. It's also worth mentioning that the takeout meal, a handmade pasta dish, was absolutely amazing! Thank you Golden Bear Station! <3“

“Love the food and service“

“Violetto was a lovely experience. The staff all around have hospitality mastered. The chef chooses to tell stories with his offerings and uses local ingredients (from as close by as the property garden). There is a sense of playfulness in the menu and plenty of spaciousness to interact with each course (plates are coming carefully timed for savoring). The host, manager, bartender, and waiter were all attentive, knowledgeable, approachable, and chose to appear unhurried (which is an art in any restaurant!). Memorable meal! We will return when we are back in the area.“

“Buck's Place looks like a dive bar from the front, but in back is Sonoma's best pizzeria. Whenever my wife and I wanted a simple date on a Friday night, we'd do house cocktails and a pizza at Buck's. The outdoor seating had a villa feel to it, and the old arcade machines in the back corner were a fun diversion.“

“One dish is more delicious than the next. Best bolognese, seafood, pomodoro cappellini- all of it so so yum!“

“The spicy prawn penne was delicious“

“Great food at reasonable prices and staff and owner are super“

“Salumeria Ovello is a wonderful spot in Sonoma! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, with a great selection that made the visit feel special. The atmosphere is charming and welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive. A fantastic place to enjoy quality Italian-inspired flavors—five stars all around!“

“We were visiting Sonoma from Calgary, Canada to celebrate 40th/50th birthdays. The table loved all the food, including the teriyaki glazed pork ribs, and the seasonal Cappellini Pasta. Amazing. Highly recommend, from the atmosphere to the food. 5 stars.“

“The restaurant and food are good. I recommend it. You should try the cheese platter and desert which are excellent. The main course was good.“

“Delicious pizza, fast and friendly service“

“Food is incredible! Bacon Alfredo break sticks are insanely amazing.“

“I love it hundred percent“

“Loved my time there the food was so tasty. 💕“

“If Enoteca were a bottle of wine, it would be a perfectly aged red—full-bodied, rich, and likely to make you want to tell all your friends about it after the first sip. The atmosphere is equal parts cozy and classy, like the kind of place where you can feel sophisticated and still laugh until your cheeks hurt.

And then… there’s Lilly.
Lilly isn’t just an employee—she’s the heart, soul, and uncorked magic of Enoteca Sonoma. She could probably sell wine to a vineyard owner, and she somehow knows exactly what you need before you even realize it yourself. Need a pairing suggestion? She’s got it. Need a story about the wine that makes it taste even better? Done. Need someone to casually convince you to order another glass? She’s your girl.

Basically, Enoteca without Lilly would be like a wine glass without wine—functional, but missing the good stuff.

Five stars, two thumbs up, and a toast to Lilly for making every visit feel like the perfect pour. 🍷“

“Delicious sauce, amazing dough and fresh quality ingredients. Having been raised in Chicago, I am kind of a pizza snob. So when I say this is the best pizza I've had in my 30 yrs in Sonoma County, you should take notice. Brava!!“

“Love Mary's. My grandson and I each had a meal that was new on the menu. Mine was the Fried Clams and his was the Chicken Picata. Both were outstanding. The batter on the clams was very light and crunchy. I also tasted his chicken and it was outstanding. Of course, we also had an order of the plain breadsticks. So happy I live in a town with two Mary's Pizza Shacks.“

“Come for the SALAD...Stay for the Pizza, Raviolis and in this case....Split Pea soup. Good meal tonight. Love us a bunch of Mary's Pizza!🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕“

“Nice & friendly staff, lovely weekly food & drink specials. Tasty Pizzas & salads. Excellent tiramisu…“

“I want to take the time to share such an amazing customer service experience at the Mary's on Summerfield.

I ordered online for NYE at around 6:25 pm. It was a last minute decision as other places we were going to get dinner from were closed. My order was forecasted to be done for pick up at 7:10 pm.

I got to Marys at 6:55 pm. Earlier than anticipated due to the rain. It was definitely busy for pick up orders. It is NYE. So definitely to be expected. I got to the head of the line and was told my pickup order should be done by 7:15 pm. Close enough. I wasnt bothered. 7:20 pm rolls around and I go to the counter to check on my order. Im not mad or irritated. I just wanted an eta as I can see how hard the crew is working and the phones are ringing non stop. I approached the counter and the young gentleman was already anticipating my question. He apologized for the delay and handed me a monetary voucher to use for next time. He said it would be another 20 minutes and apologized again. I wasnt expecting such a kind gesture. I could see how busy they were and its expected due to the evening it was. 20 mins passed and my order was ready. The young gentleman called me over, apologized again for the delay, and gave me some cookies (as well) for waiting. I wish I got the young gentleman's name. He went above and beyond. It wasnt expected but very much appreciated.

The food was hot and delicious as well! Quality was just as good even with how busy they were.

Mary's, Thank you for showing such great customer service. I can see your staff was working so hard on such a busy night. Much Thanks to all of the staff your effort and service is so appreciated.“

“We were able to snag same day dinner reservations for 6ppl after wine tasting. It's located in Sonoma Square so easily walking distance from our hotel, wine tasting, bars, eateries and shopping. We shared some appetizers and had dinner. Service was prompt and good. The food was delicious and the company even better!

I'd go back to stay in Sonoma and try other dishes at the Sonoma Grille.

I love that we walked everywhere and did not have to drive. If you are driving in for the day, there is parking on each block.“

“This weekend we went to Union hotel in Santa Rosa to celebrate my sister’s bachelorette party and we had such a fun experience! We are so thankful to our server Misty and the rest of the team! They went above and beyond for us! Thank you so much, delicious pizza, yummy raspberry lemon drops and the perfect ambiance for us ladies! Will definitely be back :) Misty even helped us record an awesome TikTok video to Shania Twain’s… Man, I feel like a woman! Thank you Misty for helping my family and I create a great memory!“

“Ordered a pizza for pickup through their system, went in to pick it up, waited almost an hour for it to be actually ready, however when my pie was finally ready the staff were VERY apologetic and friendly even offering a drink or side free of charge, food was GREAT I recommend the garlic fries, love the staff and atmosphere.“

“I got a pulled pork sandwich on Dutch crunch bread. It was a tasty sandwich but I had asked them to lightly toast it and they didn't. I looked at some of the products in the freezer and they had old dates on them. They need to rotate out the old stuff for new products.“